Per the Providence Journal, in an article on women coaching men: Former Pitino assistant says her time at Kentucky was ‘a great experience.’ Read article.
Bernadette Locke Mattox as Kentucky Men’s Assistant Coach: ‘a great experience’
Bill Keightley Hired As Kentucky Assistant Equipment Manger – 1962
In the summer of 1962, Bill Keightley was hired as an assistant equipment manager for the University of Kentucky men’s basketball team, a part-time job. For more information on Mr. Wildcat, go here.
Patterson Will Be Kentucky’s Leader (VaughtsViews.com)
There’s nothing wrong with speculating how good Kentucky’s incoming freshman class will be during the 2009-2010 basketball season. Read article.
Larry Stamper wishes he could still play (WinchesterSun.com)
Larry Stamper is a retired school teacher living in Winchester with his wife and likes to spend his time either hunting, fishing or playing golf. However, for long-time University of Kentucky basketball fans, Stamper will always be remembered as one of the toughest, most physical players to play for the Wildcats during his three-year career…
LeBron James pays Kentucky Wildcats surprise visit
The King has entered the building. Read article. Pics here and here.
The Man in Brown: Adolph Rupp, December 16, 1957 (SI.com)
“All I want out of life,” Rupp says, “is to get a bunch of boys together and whip somebody else.” Year after year, he does just that—and with Kentucky boys almost exclusively. Read article.
Basketball is the right medicine for former Cat Mark Pope (Courier-Journal.com)
When Mark Pope was admitted into medical school at Columbia University in New York City, he wasn’t certain what specialty he would eventually pursue. He knew only that he wanted to help people and that practicing medicine would be a noble way to do it. Read article.
Georgia hires ex-Cat Mark Pope as Assistant (Kentucky.com)
Mark Pope, one of the captains on the University of Kentucky’s 1995-96 national championship team, is back in the Southeastern Conference as an assistant coach at Georgia. Read article.
Former Kentucky Player Antoine Walker owes $822K in Vegas
Las Vegas prosecutors have filed a criminal complaint against Antoine Walker, claiming the former NBA star has not paid back $822,500 in gambling debts to three casinos, the Las Vegas Sun reported. Read article.
Miller put the ‘D’ in Darius for Team USA (Kentucky.com)
Even though the 6-foot-7 swing man was ninth on the team in minutes played (14.4), the ex-Mason County star led Coach Jamie Dixon’s squad in blocked shots (12 in nine games) and tied for the team lead in steals (14). Read article.